1.21 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT

Sundry messages in writing from the President of the United States were communicated to the House by Mrs. Emery, one of his secretaries.

11.22 MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

A message from the Senate by Mr. Hallen, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate had passed concurrent resolutions of the following titles, in which the concurrence of the House is requested:

S. Con. Res. 1. Concurrent resolution to provide for the counting on January 4, 1989, of the electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States;

S. Con. Res. 2. Concurrent resolution to extend the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and the provisions of S. Con., Res. 141; and

S. Con. Res. 3. Concurrent resolution providing for a recess of the Senate from January 4, 1989 to January 20, 1989, and an ad

journment of the House from January 4, 1989 to January 19, 1989.

11.23

MINORITY EMPLOYEES

Mr. MICHEL, by unanimous consent, submitted the following resolution, which was considered and agreed to (H. Res. 6):

Resolved, That pursuant to the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, as amended, the five minority employees authorized therein shall be the following named persons, effective January 3, 1989, until otherwise ordered by the House, to-wit: William R. Pitts, Junior, Walter P. Kennedy, Ronald W. Lasch, Jay Pierson, and Gordon Jones, each to receive gross compensation pursuant to the provisions of House Resolution 119, Ninety-fifth Congress, as enacted into permanent law by section 115 of Public Law 95-94.

11.24 DAILY HOUR OF MEETING

Mr. PEPPER, submitted the following privileged resolution which was considered and agreed to (H. Res. 7):

Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, the hour of meeting of the House shall be 12 o'clock meridian on Mondays and Tuesdays; 2 o'clock post meridiam on Wednesdays; 11 o'clock ante meridiam on all other days of the week up to and including May 13, 1989; that from May 15, 1989, until the end of the first session, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be 12 o'clock meridian on Mondays and Tuesdays and 10 o'clock ante meridiam on all other days of the week.

Under clause 2 of rule XXIV, executive and other communications were taken from the Speaker's table and referred as follows:

1. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of Energy, transmitting the audit of the Department's use of the Environmental Protection Agency's Superfund monies for fiscal year 1987, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 7501 nt.; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2. A letter from the Acting Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting the annual report on the Nation's agricultural research and education (extension and teaching) activities for 1987, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 3125; to the Committee on Agriculture.

3. A letter from the Director of Management and Budget, transmitting a proposed Soil Conservation Service plan for the Howard Creek Watershed, West Virginia, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1005; to the Committee on Agriculture.

4. A letter from the Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget, transmitting a proposed Soil Conservation Service plan for the Upper Locust Creek Watershed, Missouri and Iowa, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1005; to the Committee on Agriculture.

5. A letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, transmitting a report on the activities of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Agricultural Marketing Service, respective to residue sampling and testing of imported meat, meat food products, poultry, poultry products and egg products, pursuant to Public Law 100-418, section 4506; to the Committee on Agriculture.

6. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management), transmitting the Department's report on the value of property, supplies, and commodities provided by the Berlin Magistrate for the quarter July 1, 1989, through September 30, 1988, pursuant to Public Law 99-190, section

8014 (99 Stat. 1205); Public Law 99-591, section 9010 (100 Stat. 3341-102); Public Law 100-202, title VIII, section 8010; to the Committee on Appropriations.

7. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Logistics), Department of the Air Force, transmitting notification of the decision to convert the photographic functions at Edwards Air Force Base, California, to contractor performance which was found to be most efficient and cost-effective, pursuant to Public Law 100-202, section 8074; to the Committee on Appropriations.

8. A letter from the Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting a review of one deferral reported in the fifth special message of the President for fiscal year 1988, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685 (H. Doc. No. 101-13); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

9. A letter from the Comptroller General of the United States, transmitting a review of ten new deferrals reported in the first special message of the President for fiscal year 1989, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685 (H. Doc. No. 101-14); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

10. A letter from the Architect of the Capitol, transmitting a report of all expenditures during the period April 1, 1988 through September 30, 1988, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 162b; to the Committee on Appropriations.

11. A letter from the Director, the Office of Management and Budget, transmitting the cumulative report on rescissions and deferrals of budget authority as of November 1, 1988, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e) (H. Doc. No. 101-11); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

12. A letter from the Director, the Office of Management and Budget, transmitting the cumulative report on rescissions and deferrals of budget authority as of December 1, 1988, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 685(e) (H. Doc. No. 101-12); to the Committee on Appropriations and ordered to be printed.

13. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting the supplemental contract award report for the period November 1, 1988 to December 31, 1988, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2431(b); to the Committee on Armed Services.

14. A letter from the Comptroller, Department of Defense, transmitting a copy of the Selected Acquisition Reports (SARS) for the quarter ending September 30, 1988, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2432; to the Committee on Armed Services.

15. A letter from the Assistant Secretary (Shipbuilding and Logistics), Department of the Navy, transmitting notification of the decision to convert the Public Works functions at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland to private contractor performance, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 nt.; to the Committee on Armed Services.

16. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations and Logistics), Department of Defense, transmitting notification of the discovery and emergency disposal of a suspected chemical at the East Wing Mountain Area of Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1518; to the Committee on Armed Services.

17. A letter from the Assistant Secretary (Production and Logistics), Department of Defense, transmitting the Department's report on upgrading material in the National Defense Stockpile for fiscal year 1989; to the Committee on Armed Services.

18. A letter from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's seventh annual report on the Congregate Housing Services Program covering fiscal year 1986, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 8007(b); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

19. A letter from the Assistant Secretary (Legislative Affairs), Department of the Treasury, transmitting a report analyzing the impact of International Monetary fund supported economic adjustment programs implemented during 1987 on the provision of basic human needs in program countries, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 286e-9(b); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

20. A letter from the Associate Director, Office of Policy and Research, ACTION, transmitting the Agency's report, as a member of the Interagency Council on the Homeless, on programs established to assist the homeless, pursuant to Public Law 10077, section 203(c)(1) (101 Stat. 487); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

21. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Food and Consumer Services, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's report, as a member of the Interagency Council on the Homeless, on programs established to assist the homeless, pursuant to Public Law 100-77, section 203(c)(1) (101 Stat. 487); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

22. A letter from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, transmitting the Department's report, as a member of the Interagency Council on the Homeless, on programs established to assist the homeless pursuant to Public Law 100-77, section 203(c)(1) (101 Stat. 487); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

23. A letter from the Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, transmitting the Agency's second annual report, as a member of the Interagency Council on the Homeless, on the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, pursuant to Public Law 100-77, section 203(c)(1) (101 Stat. 487); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

24. A letter from the President and Chairman, Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting a statement with respect to a proposed transaction involving U.S. exports to Venezuela in excess of $100 million, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(b)(3)(i); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

25. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System, transmitting a report entitled, "Deposits at Nonproprietary Automated Teller Machines", pursuant to Public Law 100-86, section 603(e)(4) (101 Stat. 641); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

26. A letter from the Administrator, General Services Administration, transmitting the agency's fifth report on its administration of the personal property donation program and the identification and use of Federal real property to assist the homeless, pursuant to Public Law 100-77, section 501(e) (101 Stat. 510); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

27. A letter from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting the Department's report, as a member of the Interagency Council on the Homeless, on programs established to assist the homeless, pursuant to Public Law 100-77, section 203(c)(1) (101 Stat. 487); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

28. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting a report on the nature and effect of the Department's efforts to assist the homeless, as a member of the Interagency Council on the Homeless, pursuant to Public Law 100-77, section 203(c)(1) (101 Stat. 487); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

29. A letter from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the Department's second report on new programs to assist the homeless, required of

members of the Interagency Council on the Homeless, pursuant to Public Law 100-77, section 203(c)(1) (101 Stat. 487); to the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

30. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 7-244, "Franchising Act of 1988", and Report, pursuant to D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia.

31. A letter from the Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of D.C. Act 7-245, "District of Columbia Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1988", pursuant to D.C. Code section 1233(c)(1); to the Committee on the District of Columbia.

32. A letter from the Auditor, District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of the report entitled, "Review of Allegations Regarding Contract No. JA/87927 Between DHS and TMA Corporation", pursuant to D.C. Code section 47-117(d); to the Committee on the District of Columbia.

33. A letter from the Auditor, District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of the report entitled, "Bi-Annual Audits of the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions-Ward 2, 6 and 7 for the period October 1, 1985 through September 30, 1987", pursuant to D.C. Code section 47-117(d); to the Committee on the District of Columbia.

34. A letter from the Auditor, District of Columbia, transmitting a copy of the report entitled, "Review of the District's Emergency Assistance Services (EAS) Program For Housing Security Deposits," pursuant to D.C. Code section 47-117(d); to the Committee on the District of Columbia.

35. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting a copy of Final Regulations for Training Personnel for the Education of the Handicapped, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to the Committee on Education and Labor.

36. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting a copy of Final Regulations-Territorial Teacher Training Assistance Program, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to the Committee on Education and Labor.

37. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting a copy of Final Regulations for the Transition Program for Refugee Children, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to the Committee on Education and Labor.

38. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting a copy of Notice of Final Funding Priorities for Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers for Fiscal Year 1989, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to the Committee on Education and Labor.

39. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting a copy of Final Selection Criteria for the Student Assistance General Provisions-Institutional Quality Control Pilot Project, pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to the Committee on Education and Labor.

40. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting a copy of Final Priorities-The Vocational Education Cooperation Demonstration Program (Dropout Prevention), pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 1232(d)(1); to the Committee on Education and Labor. 41. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting the 1988 annual report of the International Research and Studies Program, pursuant to section 606(b), HEA of 1965, as amended; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

42. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting the 1988 annual report on compliance by States with personnel standards for radiologic technicians, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1006(d); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

43. A letter from the Inspector General, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's annual report of the mandated Superfund audit activities for fiscal year 1987, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 7501 nt.; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

44. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's report on the comparative health effects assessment of drinking water treatment technologies, pursuant to U.S.C. 300g-1(e); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

45. A letter from the Chairman, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the 72d annual report of the Commission for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 46(f); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

46. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting the annual report concerning progress in conducting environmental remedial action at Federal facilities for 1987 and 1988, pursuant to Public Law 99-499, section 120(e)(5) (100 Stat. 1669); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

47. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting the second annual report on the extent to which significant progress has been made toward ending apartheid in South Africa, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 5091(b) (H. Doc. No. 101-5); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.

48. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting a copy of the Price and Availability Report for the quarter ending September 30, 1988, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2768; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

49. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs, transmitting notification of the President's determination of reform in the decisionmaking procedures in budgetary matters of the U.N. and its specialized agencies (Presidential Determination No. 89-5), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 287e nt. (99 Stat. 405); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

50. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, transmitting notification of the President's determination and justification for the request for appropriations to meet unexpected urgent refugee and migration needs in Africa and the Middle East (Presidential Determination No. 89-3), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(3); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

51. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Affairs, transmitting notification of the intent to continue assistance for El Salvador under the Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2349aa-3(a)(1); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

52. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Affairs, transmitting notification of a proposed manufacturing license agreement for the production of significant military equipment by the Government of Egypt (Transmittal No. MC-50-88), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

53. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Affairs, transmitting notification of a seminar in police method and management skills for El Salvadoran Police Officials, December 5-7, 1988, sponsored by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Anti-Terrorism Assistance Division, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2349aa-3(a)(1); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

54. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification of the Department of the Navy's proposed lease of defense articles to Pakistan (Transmittal No. 3-89), pursuant

to 22 U.S.C. 2796(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

55. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notification that the Afghans returning to and resettling in Afghanistan and Afghans internally displaced within Afghanistan have been designated by the President as persons eligible for assistance under section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as amended, together with a copy of Presidential Determination No. 89-1, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(3); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

56. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification of his intention to exercise authority under section 506(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, in order to authorize the furnishing of up to $10 million in emergency military assistance to Jamaica, with a copy of the justification; signed determination to be transmitted at a later date, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2318(b)(2); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

57. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting certification that Pakistan does not possess a nuclear explosive device and that proposed assistance will reduce the risk that they will possess such device (Presidential Determination No. 89-7), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2375(e); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

58. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting the bimonthly report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2373(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

59. A letter from the Secretary of State, transmitting a report on the status of stinger missiles sold to Bahrain, pursuant to Public Law 100-202, section 573(b) (101 Stat. 1329-176); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

60. A letter from the Secretary of State, transmitting on behalf of the President, the Report on the Situation in El Salvador, with information in five areas: the administration of justice, dialogue, death squad activity, civilian control of the military, and agrarian reform, pursuant to Public Law 9983, section 702(c) (99 Stat. 238); Public Law 100-202, section 561(b) (101 Stat. 1329-171); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

61. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the Iran emergency is to continue in effect beyond November 14, 1988, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 162(d) (H. Doc. No. 101-7); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.

62. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a report on developments since his last report of April 29, 1988, concerning the national emergency with respect to Nicaragua, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1641(c) and 1703(c) (H. Doc. No. 101-8); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.

63. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting a report on matters concerning the national emergency with respect to Iran covering events through October 1, 1988, including those that occurred since his last report under Executive Order No. 12170 dated June 7, 1988, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); 22 U.S.C. 2349aa-9 (H. Doc. No. 101-9); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.

64. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that the Libyan emergency is to continue in effect beyond January 7, 1989, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d) (H. Doc. No. 101

10); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed.

65. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting an addendum to the listing of all outstanding Letters of Offer to sell any major defense equipment for $1,000,000 or more; an addendum to the listing of all Letters of Offer that were accepted, as of September 30, 1988, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

66. A letter from the Acting Secretary of State, transmitting a report on the Program Recommendations made by the Accountability Review Board which was convened to look into the facts and circumstances surrounding the act of terrorism at the U.S. Embassy, Athens, Greece, on June 28, 1988, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 4834(d)(1); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

67. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Affairs, transmitting the text of ILO Convention No. 164 concerning Health Protection and Medical Care of Seafarers as adopted by the International Labor Conference at its 74th (Maritime) Session, at Geneva, October 8, 1987, pursuant to Article 19 of the Constitution of the International Labor Organization; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

68. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Affairs, transmitting the text of ILO Convention No. 163 and Recommendation No. 173 concerning Seafarers' Welfare at Sea and in Port as adopted by the International Labor Conference at its 74th (Maritime) Session, at Geneva, October 8, 1987, pursuant to Article 19 of the Constitution of the International Labor Organization; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

69. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Affairs, transmitting the text of ILO Convention No. 166 and Recommendation No. 174 concerning the Repatriation of Seafarers as adopted by the International Labor Conference at its 74th (Maritime) Session, at Geneva, October 9, 1987, pursuant to Article 19 of the Constitution of the International Labor Organization; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

70. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Affairs, transmitting the text of ILO Convention No. 165 concerning Social Security for Seafarers (Revised) as adopted by the International Labor Conference at its 74th (Maritime) Session, at Geneva, October 9, 1987, pursuant to Article 19 of the Constitution of the International Labor Organization; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

71. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Affairs, transmitting the thirteenth 90-day report on the investigation into the death of Enrique Camarena, the investigations of the disappearance of U.S. citizens in the State of Jalisco, Mexico, and the general safety of U.S. tourists in Mexico, pursuant to Public Law 99-93, Section 134(c) (99 Stat. 421); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

72. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

73. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

74. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, transmitting notice of an an international agreement, other than a treaty, to be en

tered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

75. A letter from the Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Department of State, transmitting copies of international agreements, other than treaties, entered into by the United States, pursuant to 1 U.S.C. 112b(a); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

76. A letter from the Secretary of State, transmitting a copy of the Accountability Review Board report on the incidents that occurred at or near the U.S. Embassy in Tequcigalpa, Honduras, on April 7, 1988, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 4834(d)(1); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

77. A letter from the Acting Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting copies of certain FMS quarterly reports for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1988, July 1-September 30, 1988, pursuant to operations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

78. A letter from the Director, Defense Security Assistance Agency, transmitting notification of the proposed issuance of a letter of offer to sell certain defense equipment to the Government of Switzerland, pursuant to Public Law 100-461, section 588(b); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

79. A letter from the Secretary of State, transmitting an informational copy of a report released by the NATO countries entitled, "Conventional Forces in Europe: The Facts"; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

80. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of Energy, transmitting the semiannual report for the Department's Office of Inspector General for the period April 1 to September 30, 1988, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 7138(c); to the Committee on Government Operations.

81. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting the semiannual report of his office for the period April 1, 1988 through September 30, 1988, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 3524(a); to the Committee on Government Operations.

82. A letter from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, transmitting the semiannual report of the Department's Office of Inspector General for the period April 1, 1988, through September 30, 1988, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app.; to the Committee on Government Operations.

83. A letter from the Comptroller General, transmitting a report entitled, "Deficit Reductions for Fiscal Year 1989" (GAO/ AFMD-89-32), pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 903; to the Committee on Government Operations. 84. A letter from the Comptroller General, transmitting a list of all reports issued by the GAO during October, 1988, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 719(h); to the Committee on Government Operations.

85. A letter from the Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Education, transmitting notification of a proposed new Federal records system, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(o); to the Committee on Government Operations.

86. A letter from the Associate Director for Management, U.S. Information Agency, transmitting copies of the Director's letter of assurance and annual statement to the President on the agency's internal control and financial systems, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3512(c)(3); to the Committee on Government Operations.

87. A letter from the Administrator, Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting notification of a proposed new Federal records system, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(o); to the Committee on Government Operations.

88. A letter from the Administrator, Health Care Financing Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting notification of a proposed new Federal system of records, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(o); to the Committee on Government Operations.

89. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting notification of an altered Federal records system, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(o); to the Committee on Government Operations.

90. A letter from the Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department's first annual report summarizing administrative remedies for false claims and statements, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3810; to the Committee on Government Operations.

91. A letter from the Director, U.S. Information Agency, transmitting the semiannual report of the activities of the Department's Inspector General covering the period April 1 through September 30, 1988, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app.; to the Committee on Government Operations.

92. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agency's annual report on the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act for the year ending September 30, 1988, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3810; to the Committee on Government Operations.

93. A letter from the Chairman, Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System, transmitting notification of a proposed new Federal records system, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(o); to the Committee on Government Operations.

94. A letter from the Acting Administrator, General Services Administration, transmitting a report on the activities of the Inspector General for the 6-month period ending September 30, 1988, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 5(b); to the Committee on Government Operations.

95. A letter from the Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, transmitting the semiannual report of the agency's Office of Inspector General for the period ending September 30, 1988, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app.; to the Committee on Government Operations.

96. A letter from the Director, Administration and Management, Office of the Secretary of Defense, transmitting notification of eight altered Federal records systems submitted by the Department of the Air Force, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(o); to the Committee on Government Operations.

97. A letter from the Secretary, Railroad Retirement Board, transmitting the Board's report on the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act for fiscal year 1988, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3810; to the Committee on Government Operations.

98. A letter from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Inspector General for the 6-month period from April 1, 1988 through September 30, 1988, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app.; to the Committee on Government Operations.

99. A letter from the Secretary of Education, transmitting the semiannual report on the activities of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1988 through September 30, 1988, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 5(b); to the Committee on Government Operations.

100. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting a report on the valuation of the U.S. Coast Guard Military Retirement System, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 9503(a)(1)(B); to the Committee on Government Operations.

101. A letter from the Administrator of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Administration, transmitting the semiannual report on the

activities of the Inspector General for the period April 1, 1988 through September 30, 1988, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. 5(b); to the Committee on Government Operations.

102. A letter from the Vice Chairman, Federal Election Commission, transmitting a copy of the Commission's November 30 reconsideration of its appeal of the OMB's fiscal 1990 passback, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437d(d)(1); to the Committee on House Administration.

103. A letter from the Archivist, National Archives and Records Administration, transmitting copies of the Certificates of Ascertainment of the electors of President and Vice President chosen in each of the States and the District of Columbia on November 8, 1988, pursuant to 3 U.S.C. 6; to the Committee on House Administration.

104. A letter from the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, transmitting the quarterly report of receipts and expenditures of appropriations and other funds for the period July 1, 1988 through September 30, 1988, pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 104a (H. Doc. No. 10115); to the Committee on House Administration and ordered to be printed.

105. A letter from the Federal and State Cochairmen, Alaska Land Use Council, transmitting the sixth annual report of the activities of the Council for the period January-December, 1987, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 3181(g); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

106. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notice of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

107. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notice of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

108. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notice of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

109. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notice of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

110. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notice of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

111. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notice of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

112. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notice of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

113. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notice of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43

U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

114. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

115. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

116. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

117. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

118. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

119. A letter from the Deputy Associate Director for Collection and Disbursements, Department of the Interior, transmitting notification of proposed refunds of excess royalty payments in OCS areas, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1339(b); to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

120. A letter from the Secretary of State, transmitting the Department's 1988 report on the state of domestic mining, minerals, and mineral reclamation industries, including a statement of the trend in utilization and depletion of these resources, pursuant to 30 U.S.C. 21a; to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

121. A letter from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting a report on the financial statements of the Colorado River Basin Project for the year ended September 30, 1987, pursuant to 43 U.S.C. 1544; to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

122. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting certification of the region comprised of the judicial districts established for the States of Louisiana and Mississippi to the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 581 nt.; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

123. A letter from the Attorney General, Department of Justice, transmitting the annual report on activities to recover indebtedness owed to the United States which was referred to the Department for collection for fiscal year 1988, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3718(c); to the Committee on the Judiciary.

124. A letter from the National Commander, American Ex-Prisoners of War, transmitting a copy of the 1988 audit report as of August 31, 1988, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 1101(57), 1103; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

125. A letter from the Adjutant General, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, transmitting the financial statements for the year ended August 31, 1988, together with the independent auditors' reports, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 1101(47), 1103; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

126. A letter from the President, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., transmitting the organization's 1987 annual report and audit, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 1103; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

127. A letter from the Secretary of the Interior, transmitting the 1987 annual report of the Fish and Wildlife Service on the administration of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 1373(f); to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

128. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting the Department's annual report for 1987 on the relative cost of shipbuilding in the various coastal districts of the United States, pursuant to 46 U.S.C. app. 1123(c); to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

129. A letter from the Director, Office of Personnel Management, transmitting a report on the proposal for a demonstration project submitted by the Department of Transportation for ten Federal Aviation Administration facilities in the Chicago, IL, New York, NY, and Los Angeles, CA metropolitan areas, pursuant to Public Law 99574, section 10(e)(1)(B) 3241); to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

130. A letter from the Special Counsel, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, transmitting a copy of the report of the investigation of the Administrator, Veterans Affairs, into allegations that certain procedures were circumvented relative to four recurring maintenance and repair engineering projects at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Bedford, MA, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1206(b)(5)(A); to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

131. A letter from the Special Counsel, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, transmitting a copy of the report of the Secretary of the Army setting forth the findings and recommendations of the Office of Personnel Management review of the use of Veterans Readjustment Appointments and special "on call" employment practices at Tooele Army Depot, Tooele, UT, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1206(b)(5)(A); to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

132. A letter from the Secretary, Board of Governors, U.S. Postal Service, transmitting the agency's semiannual report of its civil misrepresentative investigative activities for the period April 1, 1988-September 30, 1988, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3013 (97 Stat. 1317); to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

133. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting a report on the progress of discussions with the Government of Canada concerning tolls on the international Great Lakes and the Saint Lawrence Seaway, pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 988 nt.; to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

134. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting a report from the Chief of Engineers, Department of the Army, on Middle Rio Grande Flood Protection, Bernalillo to Belen, NM, together with other pertinent reports; to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

135. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), transmitting a report from the Chief of Engineers, Department of the Army, on Sims Bayou, TX, together with other pertinent reports; to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

136. A letter from the Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting the plan outlining immediate and long-term actions the Agency will be taking to address the current situation at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, pursuant to Senate Reso

lution 497; to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

137. A letter from the Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting a report, "Availability, Adequacy, and Comparability of Testing Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants Established under Section 304(h) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act," pursuant to Public Law 100-4, section 518(b) (101 Stat. 86); to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

138. A letter from the Secretary of Transportation, transmitting a report assessing the feasibility of developing and implementing standards for use of tactile mobile aids in transportation facilities and equipment constructed with Urban Mass Transportation Administration assistance, pursuant to Public Law 100-17, section 332; to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. 139. A letter from the Secretary of Energy, transmitting the Department's tenth annual report on the Automotive Technology Development Program, fiscal year 1988, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5914; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technol

ogy.

140. A letter from the Secretary of Labor, transmitting a report on the labor market situation for certain disabled veterans and Vietnam Theater veterans, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 2010A; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

141. A letter from the National Adjutant, the Disabled American Veterans, transmitting the report of the proceedings of the organization's 67th National Convention, including their annual audit report of receipts and expenditures as of December 31, 1987, pursuant to 36 U.S.C. 90i; 44 U.S.C. 1332 (H. Doc. No. 101-16); to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and ordered to be printed.

142. A letter from the Administrator of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Administration, transmitting a report on the agency's Sharing of Medical Resources Program for fiscal year 1988, pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 5057; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

143. A letter from the Acting Chairman, U.S. International Trade Commission, transmitting the Commission's fifty-fifth quarterly report on trade between the United States and the nonmarket economy countries, pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2441(c); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

144. A letter from the Chairman, Prospective Payment Assessment Commission, transmitting the Commission's report on the adjustments made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year 1989 Medicare prospective payment system, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1394ww(d)(4)(D); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

145. A letter from the U.S. Trade Representative, transmitting recommendations regarding ways to tighten restrictions on U.S. imports from Cuba, pursuant to Public Law 100-418, section 1911; to the Committee on Ways and Means.

146. A letter from the U.S. Trade Representative, transmitting his report on major Canadian practices that will require modification in order to conform with the FreeTrade Agreement, pursuant to Public Law 100-449, Sec. 101(c); to the Committee on Ways and Means.

147. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting notification that no aggregate outlay reduction is required, based on his final order and the final report of the Director of OMB dated October 15, 1988, pursuant to Public Law 100-119, section 252(b)(4) (H. Doc. No. 1016); to the Committee on the State of the Union of the Whole House and ordered to be printed.

148. A letter from the Secretary, Department of Agriculture, transmitting the Department's country and commodity allocation table showing current programming plans for food assistance for fiscal year 1989, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 1736b(a); jointly, to the Committees on Agriculture and Foreign Affairs.

149. A letter from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), transmitting his determination that it is in the national interest to transfer working capital funds or fiscal year 1988 funds, pursuant to Public Law 98-473, section 8025 (98 Stat. 1928); Public Law 99-591, section 9015 (100 Stat. 3341-103); Public Law 100-202, section 8015 (101 Stat. 1329-65); jointly, to the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations.

150. A letter from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, transmitting the Secretary's report on the Operation of Utilization and Quality Control Peer Review Organizations for fiscal year 1987, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1320c-10; jointly, to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.

151. A letter from the Acting Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, transmitting a copy of the Board's submission to the OMB on increased pay costs resulting from the 4.1 percent pay raise, fiscal year 1989, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app. 1906(b); jointly, to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Public Works and Transportation.

152. A letter from the Acting Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, transmitting the 1987 annual report of the Board's activities, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app. 1904; jointly, to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Public Works and Transportation.

153. A letter from the Acting Chairman, National Transportation Safety Board, transmitting a copy of the Board's letter to the OMB appealing the fiscal year 1990 allowance for the Board, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. app. 1903(7); jointly, to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Public Works and Transportation.

154. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmitting the report of the nondisclosure of Safeguards Information for the quarter ending September 30, 1988, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2167(d); jointly, to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Interior and Insular Affairs.

155. A communication from the President of the United States, transmitting the Administration's report on Soviet noncompliance with arms control agreements, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2592a; jointly, to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Armed Services.

156. A letter from the Comptroller General, transmitting a report on the review of U.S.-supported drug control efforts in Colombia and Bolivia (GAO/NSIAD-89-24; November 1988), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2291 nt.; jointly, to the Committees on Government Operations and Foreign Affairs.

157. A letter from the Comptroller General, transmitting a report entitled, "Drug Law Enforcement: Military Assistance for Drug Enforcement Agencies" (GAO/ NSIAD-89-45; November 1988), pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 380; jointly, to the Committees on Government Operations and Armed Serv

ices.

158. A letter from the Comptroller General, transmitting the Rural Telephone Bank interest rates and loan prepayments review, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 948(b)(3); jointly, to the Committees on Government Operations and Agriculture.

159. A letter from the Comptroller General, transmitting a report on the evaluation of the Congressional Award Foundation and